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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

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Riots Hit Mexicans in El Paso and Mexico War Flare

El Paso endures nightly rioting as mobs attack Mexicans after the Sana Ysabel massacre. U S soldiers impose martial law in the Mexican section. Americans plan volunteers to invade Mexico if actions fail. Reports of Rodriguez capture and 126 Americans with Carranza troops emerge amid calls to aid miners.

Paso United States Mexico Washington Carranza Sana Ysabel Ture Jose Rodriguez Maximano Marquez Hearst Barbrecora Rodriguez Furlier Santa Ysabel Reynau Lopez Beltran

Britain wants to know about Mexico actions

Washington reports the British Embassy seeks U S information on Mexico actions. Carranza told Mexican Ambassador Arrendondo bandits who killed Americans are being pursued and will face punishment. Senator Works introduced a resolution stating Congress bears responsibility for U S actions in Mexico and urged intervention.

Washington

Dutch Steamer Maashaven Sunk by Submarine

The Dutch steamer Maashaven has been sunk by a submarine in the North Sea near Rotterdam. The incident was reported from Rotterdam with no immediate details on casualties or the submarine’s nation.

Rotterdam Maashaven North Sea

What's Doing on to Day in Cumberland Amusements

Rundown of Maryland Theatre vaudeville and feature pictures at Grande Theatre with Betty Nansen in Should A Mother Yell Pauline Frederick in Bella Donna at Liberty Theatre. Victoria and Belvedere show Wallingford Pictures and other features. St Joseph's Club meets LaSalle basketball. Queen City Skating Rink hosts Moonlight Skate.

Maryland Grande Theatre Betty Nansen Liberty Theatre Pauline Frederick Victoria Theatre Wallingford Pictures Belvedere St. Joseph's Club LaSalle Queen City Skating Rink Moonlight Skate

Local Newspaper Snippet Fragment Sparks Curiosity

A damaged OCR fragment references various sections like correspondence, beauty chats, editorials, locals, and sport notes with scattered page cues, leaving readers with a patchwork view of the issue's contents.

Mines, R. R

Escape Seaman Sailors Arrested in Wilmington

Four escaped German sailors from the Kronprinz Wilhelm and Eitel Friedrich were arrested in Wilmington Delaware on January 14 by federal inspectors. Two, Karl Altman and Emily Kloppstein, worked on a government dredge while the others, Karl Grahan and Fred Kruger, labored in mills near the Pu Pont Power Company plant.

Kronpring Wilhelm Eitel Friederich Karl Altman Emily Kloppstein Karl Grahan Fred Kruger Pu Pont Power Company

Penn Bowl Fight Abolished After Student Death

Penn students vote to abolish all class fights and rushes following the death of a first year man in a bowl fight. Provost Edgar F Smith confirms the move as faculty, police and coroner investigations conclude no single individual is blamed and no arrests will be made. One hospitalized participant remains under care but is expected to be discharged soon.

Philadelphia Dan University of Pennsylvania Edgar F. Smith William Lifson

Grafton Bank Probe Resumes Grand Jury Session

Grafton West Virginia January 14 the grand jury resumed its investigation into irregularities at the Grafton Bank which failed recently witnesses summoned include Ona C Jeffreys former state bank examiner Thomas Fr Joyce former director and now Parkersburg US marshal chief clerk Dr T F Lanham bank president Director Taylor E Cole and bankruptcy referee D E Wyckoff.

Grafton W. Va Grafton Bank of Grafton State Ona C. Jeffreys Thomas Fr. Joyce United States Parkersburg T. F. Lanham Taylor E. Cole D. E. Wyckoff

Huerta Dies in El Paso After Illness

Victoriano Huerta former Mexican dictator died at his El Paso home at 8 35 pm after a long illness. His family planned to seek burial near Colotlan Jalisco but the Crarnza government was expected to refuse. Huerta had been held as a prisoner and died following surgery for stomach trouble believed cancer.

el Paso Victoriano Huerta Colotlan Jalisco Mexico Carranza U. S Texas Fort Hliss Huerta Francisco Madero Porfirio Diaz Diaz Francisco de Lay Barra Felix Diaz Mexico City Madero

Appeal From Condemnation in Hancock Case against B&O

Berkeley Springs West Virginia January 14 The condemnation suit of Raymond I Henderson and others of Hancock against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was heard yesterday before Judge Robert W Dailey sitting as special judge with a jury The railroad condemned land owned by the plaintiffs and a jury of reviewers awarded 2000 damages The case was appealed to the Circuit Court The plaintiffs valued the land at about 30000 Judge Woods did not sit due to prior interest in the cave as an attorney

Berkeley Springs W. Va Raymond I. Henderson Hancock Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Robert W. Dailey Romney Woods Judge Woods

Montenegro Armistice Draws War to Quiet Edge

At Rome and Berlin dispatches report Montenegro appears to surrender after King Nicholas signs the armistice, sparking notes that Montenegrin forces may flee to the mountains to continue resistance while Italy’s aims in the Adriatic are affected. In Everett, Pa a 14-year-old witness claims Charles Carr was murdered by three Italian men with a baseball bat. Authorities trace suspects from Everett to Lewistown and distant parts of Pennsylvania.

Rome Cettinje Nicholas Montenegro Carr

Margaret Wilson Undergoes Adenoids and Tonsils Operation

Miss Margaret Wilson daughter of the President was operated on at Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia for adenoids and enlarged tonsils. The procedure was declared highly successful after she arrived last Tuesday accompanied by Miss Heled Woodrow Bones, the President's cousin.

Philadelphia Margaret Wilson Jefferson Hospital Miss Wilson Hele Woodrow Bones

Prosecution of Mrs Mohr Begins Again

In Providence on January 14 the state resumed the case against Elizabeth Mohr for her husband Dr Mohr's murder. Four days of trial yield two proved facts: the killing occurred and Mohr's wife wrote threats to rival Emily Burger. Evidence of co defendants' confessions was ruled inadmissible as faulty.

Providence Elizabeth Mohr

Levi Carter Dead at Seven in Eckhart

Levi Carter aged seven died at his Eckhart home after a morning illness. He leaves a wife and six sons James K Cumberland Frank Edward Robert John and Albert of Eckhart, a brother Elias of Bloomington Md and two sisters Mrs. David Yates Ocean and Mrs. Rachel Porter Eckhart. He belonged to the I O F Westernport and was a member of the M and E Church of Eckhart. Rev John A Grose will officiate with burial at Porter cemetery.

Frostburg Levi Carter Eckhart James K Cumberland Frank Edward Robert John Albert Elias Bloomington David Yates Ocean Rachel Porter I. 0 Westernport Carter M. &E. Church of

Republicans Gain Point in Maryland General Assembly

Annapolis Jan 14 Republicans of the lower House won a major organizational vote, securing three members on nine member committees and four on thirteen member panels. Western Maryland factions pressed for broader representation but lost to the majority organization plan. In the Senate, President Campbell announced committee assignments with Harvey Cooper as chair of the finance committee as sessions adjourned at 1 PM.

Annapolis House General Assembly Allegany Garret Cheapecke Bay Tidewater Wilkincon Baltimore City Metzerott Anne Arundel Shures Calvert Maryland Zthiman Speicher Cheirman Harvey Cooper Beth

Four men jailed for stealing wife and money in Bedford

Four men including Russian Mike Ruben and two Russians Sam Vollouck and Theodoseu Suivenolok plus Pole Tom Barney are in Bedford jail on $200 bail after abducting Stephen Kanei’s wife and funds. The raid aimed at Cumberland then West Virginia, triggering federal white slave investigations. Kanei, a Russian furnace worker, reported the crime. the woman prefers to stay jailed after fear of returning home. Raven faces abduction and larceny charges.

Bedford Stephen Kanei Kane Riddlesburg Furnace Cumberland Mike Ruben Sam Vollouck Theodoseu Tom Barney Raven West Virginia

Cumberland man named to Navy League Membership Committee

Washington January 14 George S Wellington of Cumberland Maryland is appointed to the Membership Committee of the Navy League of the United States He will represent the organization in his district supporting preparedness against invasion and disaster and work with Maryland state committee members to mobilize support for adequate measures A special letter confirms the appointment.

Washington George S. Welington Cumberland Navy League of the United States Navy Lesague Maryland Wellington Navy League

Mormon Church and New Methodist Church Under Construction

A new Methodist church rises in Needmore while a Mormon church starts at Buck Valley near Piney Grove in this county reflecting growing religious construction locally.

Needmore Buck Valley Piney Grove This County

Defy Government On Conscription In Britain Rises

London Jan 14 The Hutollowayamen Union a strong British labor group defies the government over conscription. An Urastia resolution by the executive committee promises resistance to the utmost. A railway strike is hinted if the bill passes and workers resist government wealth confiscation for war aims.

London Hotullwayamen Union Britain Gove

Verdi Sails With Two Guns Mounted

The Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi sailed for Naples with two three inch guns mounted on the after deck. It was cleared after assurances from the Italian government that the pieces would be used only for defense. Washington informed the port collector that clearance could be granted.

New York Giuseppe Verdi Naples Washington Dudley Field Malone State Department Verdi

Lights Below Standard In City Prompt City Action

Mayor Thomas W. Koon and City Electrician Lee Lawler inspected street lights after complaints. North Cumberland and Bedford streets showed lights below standard though only one was not burning. Lawler pledged immediate repairs and the mayor authorized police reports on lights below standard.

Thomas W. Koon Lee Lawler North Cumberland Bedford Lawler Eff Electric Light Department

Ten Cumberland trainmen sent to New York

Baltimore and Ohio headquarters request experienced Cumberland division trainmen to bolster eastern railroad business. Today ten men selected from the furloughed list were dispatched to New York.

Eastern Railroads Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland Division New York

Redress Petition Referred in Annapolis House

In Annapolis yesterday a petition from Nadine L. Seeley through her father Walter Roslys Chambers of Cumberland asked for redress in a court settlement. The item was referred to the Judiciary Committee for action.

Annapolis Nadine L. Seeley Walter Roslys Chambers Cumberland Judiciary Committee

Dem boss Frank Kelly gravely ill after attack in Baltimore

In Baltimore on January 14, Frank Kelly a Democratic district leader lies severely ill at 1106 Saratoga Street after a serious attack believed to involve pneumonia and vaipelas. Dr Albert Chri scoll and Dr C W consulted as the patient’s condition stayed dangerously grave since Wednesday morning.

Baltimore Frank” Kelly Saratoga Atreet Pneu Albert Ch ‘Riscoll Pial Kelly C. Ww Nur

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